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Huion Challenge

by LM

There's still time to celebrate the use of Free Software and win a prize in the Huion Challenge. More details available here: https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/art-for-digital-freedom-huion-chall… To participate, create original artwork using FOSS software. Use the submission form at the DFF site or send it via email to challenge(a)digitalfreedomfoundation.org We look forward to seeing your submissions and your creativity.

Oct. 8, 2024

digitalfreedoms.org website - photo upload

by Jurgen (Digital Freedom Foundation)

Hi all, There have been some nice improvements on the website (and some important fixes) that I would like to share with all of you, now that Software Freedom Day is over. *1. Huion Art challenge* The submission form to enter the Huion competition <https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/art-for-digital-freedom-huion-chall…> seemed to be broken. I looked into it, and have it fixed. Please ask your local artists (of all ages!!) to submit their entries on this page: * https://digitalfreedoms.org/2024-huion-challenge *2. Upload your images to the website* You can upload images to the website - so appear on the front page slideshow (square form factor please) - or to have a gallery on your event page. * https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/documentation/uploading-photos-to-the-website *3. We added a Spanish translation of the basic pages* There were some requests for a Spanish translation of the website. We don't have Spanish speaking board members (currently, the pages are AI translated), so feedback on language errors is welcome! (you can send me). There is still an issue with the landing page, but still researching it (couldn't solve it yet though) https://digitalfreedoms.org/es/sfd/blog Do you want the site in another language? If you volunteer to help proof-reading, we can set up other translations. Reach out to me personally. *4. Small events...* I heard a few people say something like:/"Yeah, we organized Software Freedom Day too... but it was only a small event. I didn't want to put it on the map."/ If you did... please put it on the map! Currently, it's important to have a map showing a lot of events, and basically SFD is about reaching local people. So even if you only celebrated the event with 3 other people... it still counts as SFD for me. *5. Sponsorship* In the next month, we'll be reaching out to companies who might be open to support Software Freedom Day and help pay for swag. Do you know people in companies that might be interested in supporting our cause? Please get in touch with me so you can connect me with this/these person(s). (for US based companies, donations can be tax deductible (503(c)1). Greetings, Jurgen

Oct. 1, 2024

Thank you

by LM

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Software Freedom Day, 2024 special. Good luck to those who are running later events this year. The official 2024 highlights page is up: https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-2024-highlights If you have videos, pictures, recordings, articles or other resources you'd like to see added, please let us know. Again, thanks to everyone who participated. Is it too early to start brainstorming for 2025? What would you like to do differently for next year?

Sept. 22, 2024

Re: Looking for logging software for entering daily results from a fingertip blood glucose meter

by Don Saklad

Looking for logging software for entering daily results from a fingertip blood glucose meter that isn't meter manufacturer software in an app with unknown stuff ! or is there a better List to ask about this, a better resource of free software advocates? Any other hints, tips, pointers, ideas? in addition to... Finding Alternative Software for Blood Glucose Meter Data Understanding the Need: It's understandable to want more control and transparency over your blood glucose data. Many people prefer to have options beyond the default app provided by the meter manufacturer. Here are some avenues to explore: 1. Third-Party Health Apps: MyFitnessPal: This popular calorie-tracking app often integrates with blood glucose meters. HealthKit (iOS): If your meter supports HealthKit, you can sync your data to various health apps. Google Fit: For Android users, Google Fit can often integrate with health devices. 2. Dedicated Blood Glucose Tracking Apps: Carb Manager: While primarily known for carb tracking, it often supports blood glucose meters. Diabetologist: This app is specifically designed for diabetes management and may offer advanced features. 3. Cloud-Based Platforms: Nightscout: This open-source platform allows you to upload your data and visualize it in various ways. Dexcom Share: While primarily for CGM data, it might have options for integrating blood glucose meter data. 4. DIY Solutions: LibreLink Up: If you use a Libre sensor, you can use this app to upload data and share it with others. Custom Software: If you're tech-savvy, you could explore creating your own software or using APIs to connect your meter to a custom solution. Important Considerations: Compatibility: Ensure the software you choose is compatible with your specific blood glucose meter model. Data Security: Be cautious about sharing your health data with third-party apps. Research their privacy policies and security measures. Features: Consider what features you need, such as trend analysis, meal logging, or integration with other health devices. Additional Tips: Check Meter Manufacturer's Website: Sometimes, the manufacturer may offer alternative software options or APIs for developers. Online Forums: Communities like Reddit or diabetes-specific forums might have recommendations or discussions about different software options. Consult with Your Healthcare Provider: They may have specific suggestions or insights based on your needs and preferences. By exploring these options, you can likely find a suitable solution that gives you more control over your blood glucose data and better aligns with your preferences.

Sept. 21, 2024

Re: Looking for software for daily results from a fingertip blood glucose meter

by jurgen (Digital Freedom Foundation)

Hi Don, I found a few resources, but it seems the software is always strongly tied to open hardware - and still in prototyping phases. I found these results: * https://blog.arduino.cc/2021/06/02/diafit-is-a-customizable-glucose-monitor… * https://forum.arduino.cc/t/glucometer-with-max30102/1179083/4 It appears these are non-invasive, so won't be measuring blood values (probably making them less reliable) A lot will obviously depend on how technical you are and what level of tinkering you find acceptable. I'm not at all familiar with the world of biomedical devices, but from what I understand, it's mainly a matter of being able to communicate with the device. If you have a blood glucose meter already, you could search for that brand and model combined with terms like "reverse engineering". Have been trying to find what kind of sensor would be used to measure glucose levels in the blood. Couldn't immediately find a result for this, but maybe you can help me on that one. Once we have that, we can search further. What region are you from? This sounds like an interesting project to take on with people in a hackerspace. Greetings, Jurgen On 21/09/2024 02:37, Don Saklad wrote: > Looking for software for daily results from a fingertip blood glucose > meter that isn't the meter manufacturer's software in an app with > unknown stuff ! or is there a better List to ask about this, a better > List for free software advocates? > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list --sfd-discuss(a)mailman3.com > To unsubscribe send an email tosfd-discuss-leave(a)mailman3.com

Sept. 21, 2024

Looking for software for daily results from a fingertip blood glucose meter

by Don Saklad

Looking for software for daily results from a fingertip blood glucose meter that isn't the meter manufacturer's software in an app with unknown stuff ! or is there a better List to ask about this, a better List for free software advocates?

Sept. 21, 2024

SFD Highlights page

by LM

I tried to get a highlights page added to the DFF blog. Due to technical difficulties beyond my control, I'm putting the Highlights page here: https://lmemsm.dreamwidth.org/30017.html I can update it more easily with links to resources or videos that teams may want to share. We can move it to the official DFF site afterwards. There are a few resources already posted to the page for starters and I'll be adding more. Please send me any links or other information you may want to contribute. Also, would appreciate any chatter you can add to Mastodon about #SFD2024 in general or your local events. Have a great Software Freedom Day 2024!

Sept. 21, 2024

Re: List of cities organizing SFD 2024

by Jurgen Gaeremyn

That is great to hear! Thank you very much. If your presentation gets recorded, please don't hesitate to include a link to the live stream and/or recordings on the webpage! Jurgen On 20/09/2024 19:19, ParaLivre wrote: > Thank you very much. It looks much better with the flags of the > countries on the world map. So much so that I will include this image > in my presentation about what SFD is. > > -- > José Roberto da Costa Ferreira > Coordenador da ParaLivre - Comunidade Paraense de Software Livre > Belém, Pará, Brasil > > > > ---- Em sex, 20 set 2024 13:47:31 -0300 *Jurgen Gaeremyn > <jurgen(a)gaeremyn.be>* escreveu --- > > Hi José, > > A bit busy - organizing SFD Brussels and the global > communications. I tried to map it like here. Can you work with this? > > These are the countries: > > * Argentina > * Bangladesh > * Belgium > * Brazil > * Cameroon > * Canada > * China > * Colombia > * Ecuador > * Estonia > * Germany > * Ghana > * Greece > * India > * Iran > * Japan > * Kenya > * Mexico > * Nepal > * Netherlands > * Philippines > * Portugal > * Spain > * Taiwan > * UK > * Uruguay > * USA > * Vietnam > > Greetings, > Jurgen > > > > On 20/09/2024 15:34, ParaLivre wrote: > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list -- sfd-discuss(a)mailman3.com > To unsubscribe send an email to sfd-discuss-leave(a)mailman3.com > > Is there a link to the cities that will hold Software Freedom > Day 2024? > On the official website at https://digitalfreedoms.org/ > <https://digitalfreedoms.org/> we only have a map with links > to city pages with some information. > It would be interesting if there was a page that listed the > cities that will hold Software Freedom Day 2024 organized by > continent, country and city. > > -- > José Roberto da Costa Ferreira > Coordenador da ParaLivre - Comunidade Paraense de Software Livre > > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list --sfd-discuss(a)mailman3.com <mailto:sfd-discuss@mailman3.com> > To unsubscribe send an email tosfd-discuss-leave(a)mailman3.com <mailto:sfd-discuss-leave@mailman3.com> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list --sfd-discuss(a)mailman3.com > To unsubscribe send an email tosfd-discuss-leave(a)mailman3.com

Sept. 20, 2024

Software Freedom Day highlights

by LM

Happy Software Freedom Day. Some countries are already celebrating and the rest of us we'll be joining them within the next 24 hours. Please use this mailing list to share how things are going with your events. If you need any information shared on the DFF social media accounts, let me know. I'll be monitoring Mastodon and checking the other social media accounts and trying to boost or like any posts related to #SFD2024 or #SoftwareFreedomDay2024. I'd love to get some traffic about Software Freedom Day going on Mastodon, so if you or any of your SFD attendees have Mastodon accounts, please post. We're working on trying to add a highlights page as a blog post to the DFF web site. If you have videos you'll be showing or digital resources you'll be sharing at your event that you wouldn't mind sharing with other groups, we can add them to the resources page. If you have pictures or recordings or articles about how your event went that you'd like to share afterwards, we'll add them as well. We're hoping the highlights will encourage people who didn't participate in Software Freedom Day this year to do so next year or maybe even create their own event next Software Freedom Day. Jurgen has a wonderful opening speech he's pre-recorded if anyone wants to show it during their SFD celebrations: https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/celebrating-software-freedom-day-20… If you have other resources you'd like to share, feel free to post about it here. For a list of all Software Freedom Day events and times, you can check here: https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-2023 Have a great Software Freedom Day. Please let us know how your celebrations turn out.

Sept. 20, 2024

Re: List of cities organizing SFD 2024

by ParaLivre

Thank you very much. It looks much better with the flags of the countries on the world map. So much so that I will include this image in my presentation about what SFD is. -- José Roberto da Costa Ferreira Coordenador da ParaLivre - Comunidade Paraense de Software Livre Belém, Pará, Brasil ---- Em sex, 20 set 2024 13:47:31 -0300 Jurgen Gaeremyn <jurgen(a)gaeremyn.be> escreveu --- Hi José, A bit busy - organizing SFD Brussels and the global communications. I tried to map it like here. Can you work with this? These are the countries: Argentina Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Cameroon Canada China Colombia Ecuador Estonia Germany Ghana Greece India Iran Japan Kenya Mexico Nepal Netherlands Philippines Portugal Spain Taiwan UK Uruguay USA Vietnam Greetings, Jurgen On 20/09/2024 15:34, ParaLivre wrote: _______________________________________________ SFD-discuss mailing list -- sfd-discuss(a)mailman3.com To unsubscribe send an email to sfd-discuss-leave(a)mailman3.com Is there a link to the cities that will hold Software Freedom Day 2024? On the official website at https://digitalfreedoms.org/ we only have a map with links to city pages with some information. It would be interesting if there was a page that listed the cities that will hold Software Freedom Day 2024 organized by continent, country and city. -- José Roberto da Costa Ferreira Coordenador da ParaLivre - Comunidade Paraense de Software Livre _______________________________________________ SFD-discuss mailing list -- mailto:sfd-discuss@mailman3.com To unsubscribe send an email to mailto:sfd-discuss-leave@mailman3.com

Sept. 20, 2024